Government budget and revenue in Kyoto, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Kyoto was 0.561 in 2022, 16th highest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Kyoto government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Kyoto was 2.3% in 2022, 21st lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Kyoto government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Kyoto was 176.2% in 2022, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The current balance ratio of the prefectural budget (how much of regular revenue goes on regular costs) of Kyoto was 95.4% in 2022, tied for 12th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Kyoto was 50.9% in 2022, 13th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Kyoto was 32.0% in 2022, 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Kyoto was 16.3% in 2022, 14th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Kyoto was 22.4% in 2022, 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much does the government spend per person in Kyoto?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Kyoto was 1,057,000 yen in 2022, 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on social welfare per resident in Kyoto was 291,700 yen in 2022, 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on public health per resident in Kyoto was 91,200 yen in 2022, tied for 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Kyoto was 75,600 yen in 2022, 4th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural police spending per resident in Kyoto was 30,900 yen in 2022, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Kyoto was 18.5% in 2022, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Kyoto was 3,944,200 yen in 2024, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Kyoto was 120,600 yen in 2022, 8th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Kyoto compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Kyoto ranks 16 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Miyagi | 0.591 |
| 14 | Hiroshima | 0.582 |
| 15 | Mie | 0.566 |
| 16 | Kyoto | 0.561 |
| 17 | Shiga | 0.534 |
| 18 | Gifu | 0.527 |
| 19 | Fukushima | 0.513 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Kyoto ranks 14 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Hiroshima | 33.4% |
| 12 | Shiga | 32.8% |
| 13 | Fukuoka | 32.2% |
| 14 | Kyoto | 32.0% |
| 15 | Gunma | 31.6% |
| 16 | Tochigi | 31.5% |
| 17 | Miyagi | 31.0% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Kyoto ranks 34 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Nagano | 18.5% |
| 32 | Fukushima | 18.1% |
| 33 | Hiroshima | 16.4% |
| 34 | Kyoto | 16.3% |
| 35 | Ibaraki | 15.3% |
| 36 | Gunma | 15.2% |
| 37 | Tochigi | 14.3% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Kyoto ranks 30 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Ehime | 1,091,800 yen |
| 28 | Miyagi | 1,076,100 yen |
| 29 | Kagawa | 1,063,900 yen |
| 30 | Kyoto | 1,057,000 yen |
| 31 | Fukuoka | 1,045,500 yen |
| 32 | Hyogo | 1,018,700 yen |
| 33 | Gifu | 1,009,800 yen |
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Sources
- Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications: Statistical Observations of Prefectures 2026 (Tōkei de miru todōfuken no sugata), full volume, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b69774a5f40c…)
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